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INSPIRED TO WRITE - Christian Developmental Editor and Book Coach for Kingdom Creatives
Next Steps: Visit My Website: aliviaroan.com Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/ Other Episodes in the series 27 | Afraid to Start? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat part 1 - Opening Image https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000664582005 28 | Communicate Theme Without Losing Your Audience! How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 2 - Theme Stated https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000665245884 29 | Struggling with Set Up? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 3 - Set Up https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000666102886 30 | Afraid Your Story Isn't Going Anywhere? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 4 - The Catalyst https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000666886658 31 | How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat part 5 - The Debate https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000668310014 33 | Keep Your Story From Unraveling! How to Write a book Using Save the Cat Part 6 - Break Into 2 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000669919881 36 | Write With Confidence! One Thing That Can Keep You From Getting Stuck in the Messy Middle - Save the Cat Part 7 - B story https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000673287370 39 | Don't Disappoint Your Reader! Deliver on the Promise of the Premise Through the Fun and Games Beat - How to Write a Book using Save the Cat Part 8 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000675935567 43 | 3 Keys to a Successful Plot Twist! How to Write a Book using Save the Cat Part 9 - The Midpoint https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/43-3-keys-to-a-successful-plot-twist-how-to-write/id1711941046?i=1000684071962 44 | How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 10 - Bad Guys Closing in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/44-how-to-write-a-book-using-save-the-cat-part-10/id1711941046?i=1000689702056
In this episode Dani Vee chats to Tina Strachan about the maths ins storytelling and pantsing vs plotting when writing a manuscript. We chat about Tina's unique writing processes including Save The Cat and Story Grid methods The conversation turns to self-care and listening to the connection between our brain and body, making space for creativity, and how writing communities shape us as writers. We also talk about Neeka and the Missing Key, published by HarperCollins, the first book of the Wilder Zoo series. Publisher: Harper Collins Music Credit: Happy Corporate Whistle, published by Four Track, Composed by Andre Albrecht
INSPIRED TO WRITE - Christian Developmental Editor and Book Coach for Kingdom Creatives
Next Steps: Visit My Website: aliviaroan.com Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/ Other Episodes in the Save the Cat Series: 27 | Afraid to Start? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat part 1 - Opening Image https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000664582005 28 | Communicate Theme Without Losing Your Audience! How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 2 - Theme Stated https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000665245884 29 | Struggling with Set Up? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 3 - Set Up https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000666102886 30 | Afraid Your Story Isn't Going Anywhere? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 4 - The Catalyst https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000666886658 31 | How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat part 5 - The Debate https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000668310014 33 | Keep Your Story From Unraveling! How to Write a book Using Save the Cat Part 6 - Break Into 2 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000669919881 36 | Write With Confidence! One Thing That Can Keep You From Getting Stuck in the Messy Middle - Save the Cat Part 7 - B story https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000673287370 39 | Don't Disappoint Your Reader! Deliver on the Promise of the Premise Through the Fun and Games Beat - How to Write a Book using Save the Cat Part 8 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000675935567 43 | 3 Keys to a Successful Plot Twist! How to Write a Book using Save the Cat Part 9 - The Midpoint https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/43-3-keys-to-a-successful-plot-twist-how-to-write/id1711941046?i=1000684071962
INSPIRED TO WRITE - Christian Developmental Editor and Book Coach for Kingdom Creatives
Next Steps: Visit My Website: aliviaroan.com Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/ Previous Episodes in the Save the Cat Series: 27 | Afraid to Start? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat part 1 - Opening Image https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000664582005 28 | Communicate Theme Without Losing Your Audience! How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 2 - Theme Stated https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000665245884 29 | Struggling with Set Up? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 3 - Set Up https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000666102886 30 | Afraid Your Story Isn't Going Anywhere? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 4 - The Catalyst https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000666886658 31 | How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat part 5 - The Debate https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000668310014 33 | Keep Your Story From Unraveling! How to Write a book Using Save the Cat Part 6 - Break Into 2 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000669919881 36 | Write With Confidence! One Thing That Can Keep You From Getting Stuck in the Messy Middle - Save the Cat Part 7 - B story https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000673287370 39 | Don't Disappoint Your Reader! Deliver on the Promise of the Premise Through the Fun and Games Beat - How to Write a Book using Save the Cat Part 8 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000675935567
Fala, galera. No ar a 238ª edição do Minipod! No programa de hoje, entenda como funciona a técnica literária conhecida como “Save the Cat”; descubra um pouco mais sobre o autor brasileiro Humberto de Campos; conheça a série de ficção científica (literária e televisiva) “The Expanse”; e saiba qual personagem da literatura gostaríamos de entrevistar.
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Hello Lovelies - Weekly Writing Podcast For Writers by Author Rachel Cooper
Want an example of how the Save the Cat Beat Sheet is used? Let's go over one of my favorite movies of all time, Big Hero 6!Opening Image: The film opens with the sprawling city of Sanfransokyo, a city that resembles San Francisco blended with Tokyo and other Japanese culture.Set-Up: Hiro Hamada spends his time building homemade robots to fight in illegal underground rings. Not only is Hiro smart, he is clever. He tricks everyone into thinking that he is just a clueless kid, and he wins us over as he defeats the current champion in a robot fight. He is threatened for the win, but his older brother Tadashi comes to his rescue.Theme Stated: Tadashi scolds Hiro for his actions, noting that while he is brilliant, he needs to use his brains to help people. Hiro appears to be content wasting his life and talents away. Unless Hiro decides to do something with his intelligence, he will never make the mark he is capable of. Hiro will have to learn how to use his intelligence to face impossible odds, relying on his friends to help him persevere.Set-Up (continued): After arriving home, Hiro is greeted by his Aunt Cass, who has raised the two boys after their parents had died. Hiro asks Tadashi to take him to another illegal robot fight. To Hiro's surprise, Tadashi agrees, but instead takes him to his university, which Hiro calls “Nerd School.” Honey Lemon spends her time concocting chemical combinations. Go Go Tomago experiments with speed, building a cycle that uses magnetic wheels to eliminate friction. Wasabi has designed lasers that can slice through anything, while Fred is simply a friend who hangs around due to his interest in science (and comic books).Tadashi shows Hiro his project, an inflatable robotic healthcare nurse named Baymax. Baymax is guided by a chip Tadashi made, and he even seems to have a personality. Hiro meets the esteemed Professor Callaghan, Tadashi's mentor. All of this intelligence in one room excites Hiro and invigorates him, and he wants to apply to the university.Catalyst: To get into “Nerd School,” Hiro must invent something to show off at the university's exhibition, his ticket to earning a personal invitation to attend as a student.Debate: Hiro must decide what to invent. He struggles with creating something that will amaze Callaghan and those in attendance, and his brother encourages him to look at things from a different angle.He works tirelessly, filling container after container with his inventions until his makeshift lab in his garage is full. On the day of the exhibition, he arrives, nervous, as he prepares to unveil his creation. But will it be enough to garner him an invitation?As the time comes to present, Hiro takes to the stage. Using a headband that functions on his brainwaves, Hiro unveils his invention: microbots that swarm and can form whatever he thinks of. The invention clearly amazes the crowd, as well as Tadashi's friends and Professor Callaghan. They quickly accept Hiro into their fold as one of them.As the evening ends and Hiro heads home with Tadashi, the exhibition hall erupts into flames. Tadashi runs back in to save his mentor, but an explosion rips through the building, killing Tadashi.Break into Two: After the funeral, Hiro sits in sadness. While getting up, he stubs his toe, and Baymax inflates and scans him, attending to his “injury.”B Story: Hiro is at first annoyed by Baymax, especially when Baymax notes Hiro's sad emotional state. However, it is through his relationship with Baymax and Tadashi's friends that Hiro will learn the meaning of friendship, sacrifice, and perseverance.Fun and Games: Hiro hears something under his bed and finds a stray microbot wiggling around. He assumes it is malfunctioning, but Baymax notes that it is probably trying to get somewhere. Nonchalantly, Hiro tells Baymax to find out why. Of course, Baymax obeys the command and walks out into the street. Realizing his mistake, Hiro hurries after him, fully entering the antithesis of his world. Now, he will encounter science being used for evil rather than for good, and he will truly need to put his intelligence to the test.Baymax locates where the one microbot was leading: an abandoned factory. Hiro and Baymax enter, finding that someone has stolen his microbot design and has been reproducing them. He realizes that his microbot was just trying to join the swarm as it was programmed to do. No sooner does he figure this out than the swarm begins to attack him, guided by a mysterious man in a Kabuki mask.Hiro and Baymax escape, and when the police do not take him seriously, Hiro decides to upgrade Baymax, using a 3D printer to make armor for him and uploading a chip of his design, one that gives Baymax fighting abilities. With the super strength provided by Baymax's metal skeleton, Hiro is confident that he will be able to take down the man in the mask.Baymax, however, is more concerned with Hiro's emotional well-being at the loss of Tadashi. Referring to his programming, he notes that one method for overcoming sadness is spending time with others, and he calls Tadashi's friends. Meanwhile, Hiro uses the lone microbot in his possession to find the man in the mask. The microbot leads him to a dock, and the Kabuki man emerges from the water, rising on a pillar formed by the swarm. Hiro tries to fight him using Baymax, but it is clear that he is out of his league. Just in time, his friends from the lab arrive, having been called by Baymax. They drive through the city, barely escaping the villain, until their van plunges into the river.Midpoint: The man in the mask assumes they are dead and leaves. However, Baymax inflates and carries them to safety. Drenched and freezing, Hiro and his friends go to the only safe place they know: Fred's house. Though he seems to be a bit odd, it turns out that Fred's family is extremely wealthy. This wealth will come in handy for the team soon. Also, Baymax notes that he had scanned the villain, as his programming requires him to scan every individual he comes in contact with. This gives the team an advantage, as they can use the medical records to learn the individual's identity. This appears to be a victory for the team, but it is a false victory, as the stakes have raised and evil is tightening its grip.Bad Guys Close In: Hiro has a plan to determine the identity of the masked man. If he can upgrade Baymax to scan the whole city at once, they can learn the villain's identity. Using the resources at his disposal, Hiro upgrades not only Baymax, but each member of the team. Focusing on the invention each team member has created as seen in the Set-Up, Hiro gives them their own super abilities. Honey Lemon now has a lot of chemicals at her disposal, allowing her to create whatever the moment calls for. Go Go is fitted with a suit and wheels that allow her to move and to attack quickly. Wasabi gears up with gloves that can project laser blades from his hands, and Fred gets his ultimate dream: a monster suit that allows him to leap high and breathe flames.Baymax gets new armor along with the ability to fly. Hiro rides along with him, using super-powered magnets to hold on. After an initial test of their abilities, Hiro and Baymax fly high, resting on top of one of the city's many balloons. Baymax scans everyone at once, ultimately finding the villain's lair: an island off the coast.The team arrives at the island and finds the remnants of what looks like a scientific experiment. Furthermore, a video screen shows an image of Alistair Krei, and the team rewinds it, surprised at what they see. In the video, Krei conducted an experiment using teleporters and a test pilot, but when he was warned of abnormal readings, he continued anyway. Something went wrong, and the pilot was lost. Hiro and the team believe that Krei is the one who stole the microbots after showing great interest in them.When the man in the mask confronts them, the team uses their abilities to stop him, but it is not as easy as they had hoped. Eventually, they remove his mask and the neurotransmitter, and it is revealed that Professor Callaghan is the villain.Enraged that his brother died trying to save Callaghan, Hiro takes Baymax's nurse chip out, leaving only the one Hiro programmed. He tosses the nurse chip away, ordering Baymax to destroy Callaghan, and Baymax obeys, throwing everyone aside in his mad fury. Honey Lemon scrambles to find and insert the chip back into Baymax and does so, barely saving Callaghan's life.All Is Lost: Callaghan takes back the neurotransmitter and escapes. All Is Lost for Hiro as he is overcome by his anger and grief. The whiff of death is in the air as he realizes that his brother died for nothing, and now the villain has gotten away. Hiro also faces the whiff of death as he realizes that he almost allowed himself to cause the death of someone else, giving in to his anger rather than thinking rationally as his brother would have wanted.Dark Night of the Soul: As Baymax, now back to normal, flies home with Hiro, Hiro attempts to remove the nurse chip again. He wants his revenge, but Baymax will not open the compartment, asking if killing Callaghan will make him feel better. Hiro realizes that it will not, and Baymax projects a set of videos Tadashi made. The videos show him programming Baymax despite the difficulties he initially had, yet he persevered. As Tadashi tells Baymax, “I'm not giving up on you,” it seems like he is speaking directly to Hiro.Arriving to find Hiro, Honey Lemon and the team show him something they had found: the video reveals that the test pilot was Callaghan's daughter, and he was present at the experiment. Just like Hiro, Callaghan wanted revenge. Hiro knows what he must do, taking what he has learned from both worlds: he must rely on his brains to stop Callaghan, not brawn and force, the synthesis of both worlds.Break into Three: Realizing that Callaghan will try to get revenge on Krei, the team goes to stop him at a public event.Finale: Callaghan uses the microbots to bring the teleporters to Krei's company, trying to take away everything Krei has built. Hiro and his friends try to stop him, but the microbots are too powerful. Hiro notices that he can use the portal to break the microbots away from the swarm, rendering Callaghan powerless. He has used his intelligence to solve the problem, and the plan works, defeating Callaghan.However, the portal is about to explode, and Baymax scans the portal, finding signs of life inside. Callaghan's daughter is alive, but in a state of hypersleep. Hiro and Baymax enter it, finding her and rescuing her. Baymax is damaged, and he will not be able to leave with Hiro, but notes that his rocket-powered hand can propel them to safety. Digging down deep, Hiro learns to let go and tells Baymax that he is “satisfied with his service,” allowing Baymax to deactivate.Back in Tadashi's lab, Hiro stares sadly at Baymax's gloved fist when something catches his eye. Inside his palm, Baymax has placed his personality chip. Finding another of Tadashi's prototypes, Hiro inserts the chip, bringing Baymax back.Final Image: Now complete, Hiro and his friends have become a superhero team, the Big Hero 6. Just as his brother had admonished him, Hiro has learned what it takes to persevere and to use his intelligence—and his heart—to serve and to help others. Get full access to Author Rachel Cooper at authorrachelcooper.substack.com/subscribe
Hello Lovelies - Weekly Writing Podcast For Writers by Author Rachel Cooper
Want an example of how the Save the Cat Beat Sheet is used? Let's go over one of my favorite movies of all time, Big Hero 6!Opening Image: The film opens with the sprawling city of Sanfransokyo, a city that resembles San Francisco blended with Tokyo and other Japanese culture.Set-Up: Hiro Hamada spends his time building homemade robots to fight in illegal underground rings. Not only is Hiro smart, he is clever. He tricks everyone into thinking that he is just a clueless kid, and he wins us over as he defeats the current champion in a robot fight. He is threatened for the win, but his older brother Tadashi comes to his rescue.Theme Stated: Tadashi scolds Hiro for his actions, noting that while he is brilliant, he needs to use his brains to help people. Hiro appears to be content wasting his life and talents away. Unless Hiro decides to do something with his intelligence, he will never make the mark he is capable of. Hiro will have to learn how to use his intelligence to face impossible odds, relying on his friends to help him persevere.Set-Up (continued): After arriving home, Hiro is greeted by his Aunt Cass, who has raised the two boys after their parents had died. Hiro asks Tadashi to take him to another illegal robot fight. To Hiro's surprise, Tadashi agrees, but instead takes him to his university, which Hiro calls “Nerd School.” Honey Lemon spends her time concocting chemical combinations. Go Go Tomago experiments with speed, building a cycle that uses magnetic wheels to eliminate friction. Wasabi has designed lasers that can slice through anything, while Fred is simply a friend who hangs around due to his interest in science (and comic books).Tadashi shows Hiro his project, an inflatable robotic healthcare nurse named Baymax. Baymax is guided by a chip Tadashi made, and he even seems to have a personality. Hiro meets the esteemed Professor Callaghan, Tadashi's mentor. All of this intelligence in one room excites Hiro and invigorates him, and he wants to apply to the university.Catalyst: To get into “Nerd School,” Hiro must invent something to show off at the university's exhibition, his ticket to earning a personal invitation to attend as a student.Debate: Hiro must decide what to invent. He struggles with creating something that will amaze Callaghan and those in attendance, and his brother encourages him to look at things from a different angle.He works tirelessly, filling container after container with his inventions until his makeshift lab in his garage is full. On the day of the exhibition, he arrives, nervous, as he prepares to unveil his creation. But will it be enough to garner him an invitation?As the time comes to present, Hiro takes to the stage. Using a headband that functions on his brainwaves, Hiro unveils his invention: microbots that swarm and can form whatever he thinks of. The invention clearly amazes the crowd, as well as Tadashi's friends and Professor Callaghan. They quickly accept Hiro into their fold as one of them.As the evening ends and Hiro heads home with Tadashi, the exhibition hall erupts into flames. Tadashi runs back in to save his mentor, but an explosion rips through the building, killing Tadashi.Break into Two: After the funeral, Hiro sits in sadness. While getting up, he stubs his toe, and Baymax inflates and scans him, attending to his “injury.”B Story: Hiro is at first annoyed by Baymax, especially when Baymax notes Hiro's sad emotional state. However, it is through his relationship with Baymax and Tadashi's friends that Hiro will learn the meaning of friendship, sacrifice, and perseverance.Fun and Games: Hiro hears something under his bed and finds a stray microbot wiggling around. He assumes it is malfunctioning, but Baymax notes that it is probably trying to get somewhere. Nonchalantly, Hiro tells Baymax to find out why. Of course, Baymax obeys the command and walks out into the street. Realizing his mistake, Hiro hurries after him, fully entering the antithesis of his world. Now, he will encounter science being used for evil rather than for good, and he will truly need to put his intelligence to the test.Baymax locates where the one microbot was leading: an abandoned factory. Hiro and Baymax enter, finding that someone has stolen his microbot design and has been reproducing them. He realizes that his microbot was just trying to join the swarm as it was programmed to do. No sooner does he figure this out than the swarm begins to attack him, guided by a mysterious man in a Kabuki mask.Hiro and Baymax escape, and when the police do not take him seriously, Hiro decides to upgrade Baymax, using a 3D printer to make armor for him and uploading a chip of his design, one that gives Baymax fighting abilities. With the super strength provided by Baymax's metal skeleton, Hiro is confident that he will be able to take down the man in the mask.Baymax, however, is more concerned with Hiro's emotional well-being at the loss of Tadashi. Referring to his programming, he notes that one method for overcoming sadness is spending time with others, and he calls Tadashi's friends. Meanwhile, Hiro uses the lone microbot in his possession to find the man in the mask. The microbot leads him to a dock, and the Kabuki man emerges from the water, rising on a pillar formed by the swarm. Hiro tries to fight him using Baymax, but it is clear that he is out of his league. Just in time, his friends from the lab arrive, having been called by Baymax. They drive through the city, barely escaping the villain, until their van plunges into the river.Midpoint: The man in the mask assumes they are dead and leaves. However, Baymax inflates and carries them to safety. Drenched and freezing, Hiro and his friends go to the only safe place they know: Fred's house. Though he seems to be a bit odd, it turns out that Fred's family is extremely wealthy. This wealth will come in handy for the team soon. Also, Baymax notes that he had scanned the villain, as his programming requires him to scan every individual he comes in contact with. This gives the team an advantage, as they can use the medical records to learn the individual's identity. This appears to be a victory for the team, but it is a false victory, as the stakes have raised and evil is tightening its grip.Bad Guys Close In: Hiro has a plan to determine the identity of the masked man. If he can upgrade Baymax to scan the whole city at once, they can learn the villain's identity. Using the resources at his disposal, Hiro upgrades not only Baymax, but each member of the team. Focusing on the invention each team member has created as seen in the Set-Up, Hiro gives them their own super abilities. Honey Lemon now has a lot of chemicals at her disposal, allowing her to create whatever the moment calls for. Go Go is fitted with a suit and wheels that allow her to move and to attack quickly. Wasabi gears up with gloves that can project laser blades from his hands, and Fred gets his ultimate dream: a monster suit that allows him to leap high and breathe flames.Baymax gets new armor along with the ability to fly. Hiro rides along with him, using super-powered magnets to hold on. After an initial test of their abilities, Hiro and Baymax fly high, resting on top of one of the city's many balloons. Baymax scans everyone at once, ultimately finding the villain's lair: an island off the coast.The team arrives at the island and finds the remnants of what looks like a scientific experiment. Furthermore, a video screen shows an image of Alistair Krei, and the team rewinds it, surprised at what they see. In the video, Krei conducted an experiment using teleporters and a test pilot, but when he was warned of abnormal readings, he continued anyway. Something went wrong, and the pilot was lost. Hiro and the team believe that Krei is the one who stole the microbots after showing great interest in them.When the man in the mask confronts them, the team uses their abilities to stop him, but it is not as easy as they had hoped. Eventually, they remove his mask and the neurotransmitter, and it is revealed that Professor Callaghan is the villain.Enraged that his brother died trying to save Callaghan, Hiro takes Baymax's nurse chip out, leaving only the one Hiro programmed. He tosses the nurse chip away, ordering Baymax to destroy Callaghan, and Baymax obeys, throwing everyone aside in his mad fury. Honey Lemon scrambles to find and insert the chip back into Baymax and does so, barely saving Callaghan's life.All Is Lost: Callaghan takes back the neurotransmitter and escapes. All Is Lost for Hiro as he is overcome by his anger and grief. The whiff of death is in the air as he realizes that his brother died for nothing, and now the villain has gotten away. Hiro also faces the whiff of death as he realizes that he almost allowed himself to cause the death of someone else, giving in to his anger rather than thinking rationally as his brother would have wanted.Dark Night of the Soul: As Baymax, now back to normal, flies home with Hiro, Hiro attempts to remove the nurse chip again. He wants his revenge, but Baymax will not open the compartment, asking if killing Callaghan will make him feel better. Hiro realizes that it will not, and Baymax projects a set of videos Tadashi made. The videos show him programming Baymax despite the difficulties he initially had, yet he persevered. As Tadashi tells Baymax, “I'm not giving up on you,” it seems like he is speaking directly to Hiro.Arriving to find Hiro, Honey Lemon and the team show him something they had found: the video reveals that the test pilot was Callaghan's daughter, and he was present at the experiment. Just like Hiro, Callaghan wanted revenge. Hiro knows what he must do, taking what he has learned from both worlds: he must rely on his brains to stop Callaghan, not brawn and force, the synthesis of both worlds.Break into Three: Realizing that Callaghan will try to get revenge on Krei, the team goes to stop him at a public event.Finale: Callaghan uses the microbots to bring the teleporters to Krei's company, trying to take away everything Krei has built. Hiro and his friends try to stop him, but the microbots are too powerful. Hiro notices that he can use the portal to break the microbots away from the swarm, rendering Callaghan powerless. He has used his intelligence to solve the problem, and the plan works, defeating Callaghan.However, the portal is about to explode, and Baymax scans the portal, finding signs of life inside. Callaghan's daughter is alive, but in a state of hypersleep. Hiro and Baymax enter it, finding her and rescuing her. Baymax is damaged, and he will not be able to leave with Hiro, but notes that his rocket-powered hand can propel them to safety. Digging down deep, Hiro learns to let go and tells Baymax that he is “satisfied with his service,” allowing Baymax to deactivate.Back in Tadashi's lab, Hiro stares sadly at Baymax's gloved fist when something catches his eye. Inside his palm, Baymax has placed his personality chip. Finding another of Tadashi's prototypes, Hiro inserts the chip, bringing Baymax back.Final Image: Now complete, Hiro and his friends have become a superhero team, the Big Hero 6. Just as his brother had admonished him, Hiro has learned what it takes to persevere and to use his intelligence—and his heart—to serve and to help others. Get full access to Author Rachel Cooper at authorrachelcooper.substack.com/subscribe
Hello Lovelies - Weekly Writing Podcast For Writers by Author Rachel Cooper
Ever heard of Save the Cat? Ever wonder who the cat even is, and why it needs saving?The Blake Snyder Beat Sheet breaks down three-act screenplay structure into 15 bite-size, manageable sections called beats, each with a specific goal for your overall story. Below is an explanation of each beat. The page numbers are not strict, they are approximations of where the beats should occur in a 110 page screenplay. Get full access to Author Rachel Cooper at authorrachelcooper.substack.com/subscribe
Hello Lovelies - Weekly Writing Podcast For Writers by Author Rachel Cooper
Ever heard of Save the Cat? Ever wonder who the cat even is, and why it needs saving?The Blake Snyder Beat Sheet breaks down three-act screenplay structure into 15 bite-size, manageable sections called beats, each with a specific goal for your overall story. Below is an explanation of each beat. The page numbers are not strict, they are approximations of where the beats should occur in a 110 page screenplay. Get full access to Author Rachel Cooper at authorrachelcooper.substack.com/subscribe
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INSPIRED TO WRITE - Christian Developmental Editor and Book Coach for Kingdom Creatives
Over the next 15 episodes we are talking about how to write a book using Save the Cat by breaking down each story beat. Today we are breaking down the first beat in act two AND we are discussing how you can stay on track as you write so your story structure doesn't fall flat. My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your fiction writing process forever. We will no longer be afraid to start, or finish, our books. No more stalling, It's time to develop a strong charcter arc and plot arc for our books! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/
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Episode 236 / Ever wondered why certain characters steal your heart? This week we chat with Jessica Firpi, a TV and movie reviewer as well as a K-drama enthusiast and podcast host. We explore everything from effective "save the cat" moments to why a sunshine character can make a dark character shine. If you've ever wondered how to make your characters compelling, relatable, and unforgettable, we've got some ideas for you. Plus, we've got examples from your favorite Kdramas and blockbuster movies. Topics:How a Save the Cat moment gets the audience to root for a characterOur favorite Save the Cat moments why they worked for usGenuine vs. manufactured conflictCreating complex backstoriesPitfalls writers should avoid with Save the Cat momentsJess's tips for bloggers and podcasters
INSPIRED TO WRITE - Christian Developmental Editor and Book Coach for Kingdom Creatives
Over the next 15 episodes we are breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Today we are breaking down the final beat in act one - The Debate! My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your fiction writing process forever. We will no longer be afraid to start, or finish, our books. No more stalling, It's time to develop a strong charcter arc and plot arc for our stories! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/
INSPIRED TO WRITE - Christian Developmental Editor and Book Coach for Kingdom Creatives
Over the next 15 episodes we are going to be breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Today is all about the catalyst. My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your fiction writing process forever. We will no longer be afraid to start, or finish, our books. No more stalling, It's time to develop a strong charcter arc and plot arc for our stories! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/
INSPIRED TO WRITE - Christian Developmental Editor and Book Coach for Kingdom Creatives
Over the next 15 episodes we are going to be breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Today we are breaking down act one beat three: The Set Up. What is included in the set up? What do we need to set up? What is the best way to introduce all of the information? I hope you are ready, we are going to cover all of this and more! My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your fiction writing process forever. We will no longer be afraid to start, or finish, our books. No more stalling, It's time to develop a strong charcter arc and plot arc for our stories! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/
Welcome to the latest episode of "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art meets entrepreneurship. I'm your host, Al Wayman, from Creek Road Pottery LLC, guiding you through the multifaceted world of pottery and business. Today, we're diving into the topic of using screenplay structure as a project management and promotion tool. In the book Save The Cat by Blake Snyder, there is a great outline that Blake calls a "Beat Sheet". In this episode, we look at the Blake Snyder "Save The Cat" story structure for screen writing and apply it to our projects in the pottery. Questions applied to the structure may be found on The Pottery Dailies substack, in an article titled The Screenplay Strategy. Have a great week! Alford Wayman Creek Road Pottery LLC https://creekroadpottery.com The Pottery Dailies https://thepotterydailies.substack.com/
INSPIRED TO WRITE - Christian Developmental Editor and Book Coach for Kingdom Creatives
Over the next 15 episodes we are going to be breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Think of it as your clear road map to fiction writing! Today is all about theme! My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your writing process forever. We will no longer be afraid to start, or finish, our books. No more stalling, It's time to develop a strong character arc and plot arc for our books! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/
INSPIRED TO WRITE - Christian Developmental Editor and Book Coach for Kingdom Creatives
Openings are hard. Outlining is hard. Writing a book is hard. But there is a way through the fog my friends! Over the next 15 episodes we are going to be breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Think of it as your clear road map to fiction writing! My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your writing process forever. We will no longer be afraid to start, or finish, our books. no more stalling, It's time to develop a strong plot arc for our stories! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/
Blake Snyder's famous Save the Cat plotting--where he describes fifteen beats a movie screenplay should have--is useful for us novelists. And wonderful setting descriptions from Willa Cather. Also, what's wrong with this sentence: He scrunched his eyebrows in confusion? And Neil Gaiman's eight rules of writing.Support the Show.
Episodio donde Wisto termina el juego Amy después de 11 años, #WistoCumple y compró el Sekiro debido al acuerdo con Pari, opinión sobre Dead Cells, los Castlevanias como DLCs, reseña de A Quite Place: Day One, la decisión de ver Twisters en 4DX o no, reseña de The Boys temporada 4, Pepe le recomienda a Pari el libro de Nothin' But A Good Time, Wisto compra el audiolibro de Dark Elf Trilogy para que pueda cumplir y regresarle el libro a Pari, opiniones finales sobre el libro Save The Cat, dejamos el globo volar hacia creación de universos y romper tecnología, la película que vimos de niños Blank Check y terminamos con nuestra reseña CON spoilers sobre la nueva serie de Star Wars de The Acolyte. Escúchanos: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube Apóyanos: patreon.com/holamsupernova Síguenos: Instagram/ Twitter/ TikTok @holamsupernova Merch: holamsupernova.myshopify.com
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It’s another Romance in Action mission with Argylle. Let’s be honest. Our Director mandated this mission purely for the cat content which she rates very highly. Follow cat-loving novelist Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard) as she is pulled out of her fictional imaginings into the IRL world of spy craft with the mysterious stranger Aiden (Sam Rockwell). Warning: This mission will contain rainbow fog. Annette Wierstra with Sandra Wong and Moisés Chiullán.
It’s another Romance in Action mission with Argylle. Let’s be honest. Our Director mandated this mission purely for the cat content which she rates very highly. Follow cat-loving novelist Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard) as she is pulled out of her fictional imaginings into the IRL world of spy craft with the mysterious stranger Aiden (Sam Rockwell). Warning: This mission will contain rainbow fog. Annette Wierstra with Sandra Wong and Moisés Chiullán.
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Marissa chats again with Jessica Brody, author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel and Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel about her popular craft books and how she adapted the original Save the Cat screenplay book's components for novel-writing. Also discussed in this craft-focused episode: how even pantsers can benefit from outlining tips, how having an outline doesn't mean the story is set in stone, how having an outline can shine a light on problems before a draft makes it harder to fix and move things around, how you can start with just five essential beats, favorite and least favorite beats, how plot and character are so entwined, the danger of outlining becoming a procrastination crutch, and so much more!Big Magic: https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781594634727 7 point story structure – video series dan wells https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzfRuHa21NIzQFrQ6FAq8Pj2IA_SXiwrN Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel: https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781984859235 Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9780399579745The Happy Writer at Bookshop.orgPurchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Amplify MarketersOur mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear.Writing Mastery AcademyUse the code HAPPYWRITER at WritingMastery.com for $20 off your first year of unlimited access.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/
This week, I invited author, writer, and director, Jamie Nash on the show to discuss his ‘Save The Cats Writes for TV' formula in his new book, Save the Cat!® Writes for TV: The Last Book on Creating Binge-Worthy Content You'll Ever Need.Jamie is a horror and children's film screenwriter with fifteen years of experience writing projects for Nickelodeon, Liongate, Discovery, Amazon Prime, Netflix, etc, and also teaches screenwriting to college students.Some of his most notable horror credits include V/H/S/2, Lovely Molly, and Seventh Moon, A Comedy of Horrors, and Two Front Teeth. And others like Adventures of a Teenage Dragon Slayer, Tiny Christmas, etc.Screenwriting, for Jamie, was a side project he pursued at leisure when he wasn't working his Computer gaming/programming job. It wasn't until early 2004 that he sold his first script, a horror feature titled, Altered, to Haxan Films that was later directed in 2006 by one of the Blair Witch Project directors, Eduardo Sánchez. The story premised on a group of men whose lives were forever changed by a strange occurrence who, fifteen years later Now, will spend a night together ... in terror.With some financial success and notoriety from Altered, Jamie quit his computer consultant job with Citigroup and went full-time on screenwriting in 2008. Jamie is one of those writers who stay busy. He writes about five to six scripts a year for pilots, TV shows, podcasts, novels, etc. This justifies why he has a Writers Guild. It takes a lot of brainpower to create multiple plots that are so different in many ways within a short period of time. An example is his 2017 screenplays, The Night Watchman and Tiny Christmas. Two very distinct writing and audiences. He co-wrote The Night Watchman with Ken Arnold and Dan DeLuca. It is basically a story of three inept night watchmen, aided by a young rookie and a fearless tabloid journalist, fight an epic battle for their lives against a horde of hungry vampires.Tiny Christmas on the other hand is about a girl and her quirky cousin who are accidentally zapped by a shrinking ray at the hands of one of Santa's inept elves on Christmas Eve and they must learn to trust and appreciate each other and work as a team to get back home before Christmas, or risk staying tiny forever.[presto_player id=41043]On March 30th, 2021, he released his third book, Save the Cat!® Writes for TV in which he shares the essence of writing pilots as pitches for screenwriters considering television because more than 80% of jobs in the Writers Guild of America are skewed towards the television.Nash takes up Snyder's torch to lay out a step-by-step approach using Blake's principles for both new and experienced writers, including:-How to write and structure a compelling TV pilot that can launch both your series and your TV writing career-All the nuances, tricks, and techniques of pilot-writing: the Opening Pitch, the Guided Tour, the Whiff of Change, and more-The 8 Save the Cat! TV Franchise Types that will improve your story and your pitch-The not-so-secret TV Pitch Template that turns your TV series into the necessary read-over-lunch industry document-a how-to in creating layered characters who are driven by complex internal struggles-Beat sheets of the pilots of Barry, Ozark, Grey's Anatomy, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, What We Do in the Shadows, Black-ish, The Mandalorian, This Is Us, Law, and Order: SVU, and more to help you crack your storyCreate your binge-worthy TV series with Save the Cat! Writes for TV We talked some more about his own indie film hustle journey--working overtime to get a headstart in the industry, we also talked about his networking technique that keeps him booked and busy. I could talk another hour more with Jamie. He is so candid about his process and the drive behind it.Enjoy this conversation with Jamie Nash.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.
Join Craig Erpelding, Director of the BFA in Cinematic Arts at Indiana University, to discuss the ways AI can be used effectively and ethically in the development of screenplays and the teaching of screenwriting. Craig bravely jumps into this fraught topic and clearly and logically explains his own research with the tool and what limitations and concerns he has uncovered. Knowing that students are going to use AI in the development of their work, he advises students and teachers alike about how AI can assist in creative work. He argues that AI often produces C-level work, but that in itself can be used as a teaching tool. Additionally, AI can be used to improve work by critiquing elements like story structure. Craig and Jennifer also talk about screenplays that fit the Hollywood formulas, as well as meeting audience expectations, and how the intention of the filmmaker influences their choices.Craig's book "Filmmaking with Intention: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating Engaging Motion Pictures":https://www.amazon.com/Filmmaking-Intention-Comprehensive-Creating-Engaging/dp/1793521093Thoughts? Comments? Potshots? Contact the show at:https://booksshowstunes.discreetguide.com/contact/Sponsored by Discreet Guide Training:https://training.discreetguide.com/Follow or like us on podomatic.com (it raises our visibility :)https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/books-shows-tunes-mad-actsSupport us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/discreetguideJennifer on Post.News:@JenCrittendenJennifer on XTwitter:@DiscreetGuideJennifer on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkcrittenden/
“Every time you write something hard, it changes you as a writer, and it makes you a better writer.” - Jessica BrodyToday I'm sharing a conversation with Jessica Brody where we talk about some of the most common mistakes writers make when outlining, writing, and editing their books using the “Save the Cat” method. Here's a preview of what's included:[02:30] Jessica introduces herself and shares her experience writing fiction using the Save The Cat! plotting method.[04:00] Savannah asks Jessica about marrying the external plot of a story to the protagonist's internal arc. Savannah sees a lot of writers focus solely on the external plot events and not enough on character growth and development. Jessica shares her thoughts on how to make sure you're balancing both plot and character as you write.[11:45] Savannah asks Jessica to talk about two important multi-scene beats—the Fun and Games beat and the Bad Guys Close In beat. Jessica shares her thoughts on breaking these longer beats down into smaller, more manageable chunks.[18:00] Savannah asks Jessica about being too rigid with the Save The Cat! structure. Specifically, what happens if your beats don't line up with the percentages recommended? Jessica shares her thoughts.[21:50] Jessica talks about how she had a hard time with the All Is Lost beat and the Dark Night Of The Soul beat until she figured out a very important distinction.[30:40] Jessica talks about some things to consider in terms of your first 25-50 pages when it comes time to query agents.Links mentioned in this episode:Learn more about Jessica Brody on her website or connect with her on InstagramCheck out Jessica's craft books to go deeper into the STC! method—Save the Cat! Writes a Novel and Save the Cat! Writes a YA NovelJoin Jessica's membership, The Writing Mastery Academy, and get $20 off your annual membership using code 'FWME'My Notes to Novel course is officially OPEN for enrollment until January 24th at midnight PT! Click here to learn more and to join me for this LIVE 8-week experience! Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode of the Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast, please rate, review, and follow this show! Follow me on Instagram @savannah.gilbo
The Season 3 Premier!! Three Tales of Terror! Hosted by the Ghoul (trademark pending) the tales include a downloaded demon ready to spread viruses, a man trapped in the clutches of a mad killer, and a mysterious beast terrorizing a random assortment of people with different occupations! “PRESS ANY KEY TO BE DAMNED” written by Bill Fryerstarring Bill Fryer, Bo Segrest, Matt Griffin, Eric LaMonica, Chris Morrin, Maddy Lenahan, and Dave Leone “SCREAM TIME” written by Bo Segreststarring Bo Segrest and Bill Fryer ”DIAGNOSIS: DEAD” written by Bill Fryer and Bo Segreststarring Bill Fryer, Bo Segrest, Molly Rodenbush, and Rhett Sosebee If you like the show, help us grow! rate, review, and subscribeFollow us on instagram @modernexhibitspodA part of the Asylum Podcast Network @asylumpodcastsYou can see the cast of Modern Exhibits perform Tuesdays at 8:00pm EST at Improv Asylum Theater in Boston: TICKETS
Join the crew of the Nostromo (Ben & Sanjeev) and the Sulaco (Paul & Audrey) on a deep space quest for answers on which is best between Alien (1979 Dir. Ridley Scott) and Aliens (aka Alien$ 1986 Dir. James Cameron). We discuss nuance in the horror genre, miniatures/mattes, and dudes in suits. Is it more important to put in the foundational work as the original or "inspiration,” or for big "yes, and-ing," as the sequel? Dig deep for answers about Arcturean's with us, and a certain Mr. Steven S. Whether you prefer a haunted house, or a roller coster, in the end.....it's the riiiiiiidddddddeeeee**Next episode we will return to our standard format**Plot:Alien - The crew of a commercial spacecraft encounters a deadly lifeform after investigating an unknown transmission.Alien$ - Decades after surviving the Nostromo incident, Ellen Ripley is sent out to re-establish contact with a terraforming colony but finds herself battling the Alien Queen and her offspring.Recorded 9/232hr 35minsExplicit language.Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood"What Are We Watching" Theme - Matthew FosketProduced by - Ben McFadden & Paul RootConcept - Paul Root
In this episode of “The Ben & Marc Show”, a16z's co-founders Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen take on the most hot-button issue in Hollywood: artificial intelligence. Over the past few months, the topic of AI technology has pushed the entire industry into unknown territory. Screenwriters fear they'll no longer be needed, while actors believe they'll be replaced altogether. But is it possible AI can actually level the playing field and create new opportunities for all artists? In this two-part conversation based on YOUR questions from X (formerly Twitter), Marc and Ben examine the evolving business models of the film and television industries, as well as explore how writers, directors and actors can soon use AI technology to unleash their creative potential in ways they never thought possible. In fact, AI's future in Hollywood may not be as dystopian as some of our favorite films have led us to believe. We hope you enjoy this episode! * Episode Note: This conversation was recorded in two parts. Part one took place before the WGA and AMPTP reached an agreement. Topics Covered: Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/KFboZkwHjsU?si=QrIbhRVfqXVDtFq5 Resources:Marc on X: https://twitter.com/pmarcaMarc's Substack: https://pmarca.substack.com/Ben on X: https://twitter.com/bhorowitz “Save The Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need” by Blake Snyde: https://amzn.to/3EYsBj3 Films mentioned on this episode:- “Monsters of Man” (Amazon Prime): https://amzn.to/3tf7CWV- “Tenet” (Amazon Prime): https://amzn.to/46aI8bE- "Reservoir Dogs” (Netflix): https://bit.ly/48zbQbM- “Buy Bust” (Netflix): https://bit.ly/3LHcmuw [**Marc's recommendation** TV Series mentioned on this episode:- “Fauda” (Netflix): https://bit.ly/3roB9wN- “Squid Game” (Netflix): https://bit.ly/3LGOreK- “Mad Men” (Amazon Prime): http://bit.ly/3LM2srB Stay Updated: Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z The views expressed here are those of the individual personnel quoted and are not the views of a16z or its affiliates. This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any a16z funds. PLEASE SEE MORE HERE: https://a16z.com/disclosures/
Which craft book is better—Save the Cat or Story Genius? Watch the Semi-Sages debate. Let us know in the comments which one you think is better!Thank you for watching Semi-Sages of the Pages. We believe that great writers support each other, which is why we have created a positive writing community where we can all build our dream books, one page at a time. We're here to support each other at every phase of our journey -- where you haven't even started writing or have published multiple times. Together, we birth our stories, celebrate the wonders of storytelling, and support those brave enough to put their passion projects into the world. Join us on discord — where you can compete in the Race to Rejection, get feedback and swap pages, or just commiserate with your fellow writers. www.semisagesofthepages.com
The impact that Blake Snyder's Save the Cat® book series has had on Hollywood screenwriting is incalculable. Rarely does a book change the way screenwriters approach story and structure. In his best-selling book, Save the Cat! Goes to the Movies: The Screenwriter's Guide to Every Story Ever Told, Blake Snyder provided 50 “beat sheets” to 50 films, mostly studio-made.Now his student, screenwriter and novelist Salva Rubio applies Blake's principles to 50 independent, auteur, European, and cult films (again with 5 beat sheets for each of Blake's 10 genres in the book Save the Cat!® Goes to the Indies: The Screenwriters Guide to 50 Films from the Masters.If you're a moviegoer, you'll discover a language to analyze film and understand how filmmakers can effectively reach audiences.If you're a writer, this book reveals how those who came before you tackled the same challenges you are facing with the films you want to write. Writing a “rom-com”? Check out the “Buddy Love” chapter for a “beat for beat” dissection of Before Sunrise, The Reader, Blue Is the Warmest Color, and more to see how Linklater and Krizan, David Hare, and Kechiche and Lacroix structured their films.Scripting a horror film? Read the “Monster in the House” section and discover how 28 Days Later and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre are the same movie – and what you need to do to write a scary story that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.Want to execute a great mystery? Go to the “Whydunit” chapter and learn about the “dark turn” that's essential to the heroes of The Big Lebowski, The French Connection, and Michael Clayton.Want your protagonist to go up against an evil “institution”? Consider how Mamet handled Glengarry Glen Ross and Tarantino's famed Pulp Fiction.Writing a “Superhero” story? See how Susannah Grant structured Erin Brockovich, Anderson & Baumbach worked out Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Gilliam & Stoppard & McKeown laid the foundation for Brazil.With these 50 beat sheets, you'll see how “hitting the beats” creates stories that resonate the world over for these outstanding writers—and how you can follow in their footsteps.Salva Rubio is a novelist, screenwriter, and author.He has been nominated at the Spanish Goya Awards for Best Animation Feature. As a graphic novel writer, some of his works have been published in America, including Monet, Itinerant of Light (nominated for an Eisner Award), and The Photographer of Mauthausen. Salva is an associate member of the WGAW (Writers Guild of America, West) and a member of the Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de España.Enjoy my conversation with Salva Rubio.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2664729/advertisement
What if we told you that every story — and we mean EVERY story — shared the same underlying structure, and only the surface details changed? If you're new to the idea of the Monomyth, have never heard the name "Joseph Campbell", or don't know why you should always Save The Cat, then prepare to have your mind blown. Because when it comes to storytelling (whether in film, TV, literature, video games and even prehistoric cave paintings), there's really only one tale; albeit one we've heard told countless different ways. On today's episode, Saint and Jim break down the building blocks for nearly every story in existence, and outline the reasoning behind why we cheerfully line up to hear it over and over and over. Get ready for the ultimate spoiler alert for all of pop culture as we know it.
In this week's episode, Marissa chats with Jessica Brody, author of over twenty novels, along with her bestselling SAVE THE CAT! WRITES A NOVEL, and the new SAVE THE CAT! WRITES A YOUNG ADULT NOVEL. Discussed in this episode: revisiting favorite writing resources, what makes this new version of SAVE THE CAT! unique and perfect for YA authors, how most (but not all!) stories follow the Save the Cat method, how a big part of writing a novel is trusting the process and carrying on, how to use the Save the Cat method, even if you're not an outliner, and so much more. UFO's and Aliens PodcastIn this podcast, I will research, UFO sightings, Alien abductions and similar...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyThe Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/
An insightful conversation with Jamie Nash, the author of over 100 screenplays and the book "Save the Cat Writes for TV". Jamie has written numerous produced feature films and teaches screenwriting. Learn about the Transformation Machine, the Broken Compass and many more wonderful screenwriting tools!
We read SAVE THE CAT by Blake Snyder so you don't have to! In this week's episode, Alexie and Adam share the most (and least) helpful lessons from this classic screenwriting book. Discover how to implement fantastic screenwriting advice, such as using irony in loglines, creating a world-changing shift at the midpoint, and utilizing memorable-and-effective strategies for story crafting like Pope in a Pool, Double Mumbo Jumbo, and more.
Welcome to Pencils&Lipstick! This week we are answering some questions I get as well as talking about subplot characters.Check out Lisa Cron's Wired for Story and Story Genius. Also John Truby's The Anatomy of Story. And Save the Cat.Sign up for the Write With Us online retreat!Want to support the show?Go here: https://pencilsandlipstick.com/support-the-show/Looking for tips on writing, publishing, and storytelling? Join my writers' newsletter! https://www.subscribepage.com/katcaldwellnewsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I'm reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter.Find the transcription for this episode here.
In under 90 minutes, this movie manages to offend, stupefy, and disturb. You'll laugh, but not for the reasons the writers want you to. Sylvester Stallone stars in this movie, and was supposedly tricked into the role. You can check out the Schwarzenegger-Stallone Rivalry in this wild Wikipedia page. It's worth noting that one of the three writers of this movie is Blake Snyder. Snyder is the author of the best-selling screenwriting book, Save The Cat. So keep that in mind before you drop money on this while we're already dealing with inflation. Thanks Dr. DeVito for commissioning this strange, strange movie! And stay tuned for upcoming Bald Move Badass plans at the end of the episode! Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club! Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Breaking Big" with Erin Neumeyer is a podcast about working in the entertainment industry. Meet people who work in all areas of show business to find out how they broke into the industry and found success. Working in this creative field can be a roller coaster - there will be laughter, thrills and tears - but these talented people are enjoying the ride! A HUGE Thanks to WhoHAHA.com for featuring our show in the "Podcasts We Love" Section of their App! While you can listen to our show everywhere podcasts are streamed we would be honored if you would open (or download the app HERE if you don't already have it) and listen there this month! While you're there check out the other lady driven shows - there are lots of great ones! This is the one with Cristina Nava! Cristina Nava began her career as a screenwriter and produces movies with her husband. Their first production company (Migrant Filmsworks) seeks to create stories with universal themes that elevate Latinx in front of and behind the camera. Her award-winning Romantic Comedy, "In Other Words", starring Chris Kattan, Edy Ganem and Bryan McClure, released in February of 2021 on HBOMax. “Divorce Bait”, Her most recent Rom-Com which she co-wrote and produced stars Vannessa Vazquez and Justin Berti has screened in Los Angeles which will be released soon AND… She has also directed the feature film “Free Lunch”, which is in post-production. She's worked as a songwriter, playwright, teacher, actor and a children's musical theatre director. Cristina is a member of the Writers Guild, Women In Media and SAG-AFTRA. SHOW LINKS / MENTIONS Divorce Bait is now streaming on Amazon Prime SHOUT OUT: Monica Palacios https://www.monicapalacios.com/ Save The Cat by Blake Snyder HANDLES IG @iamcristinanava FB https://www.facebook.com/divorcebait and https://www.facebook.com/iamcristinanava TW: @writenow WEB: www.migrantfilmworks.com IMDB:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1860477/ CONTACT INFO Breaking Big with Erin Neumeyer is produced by Bex Francis & Erin Neumeyer, Edited by Dylan Neumeyer Show Music composed and performed by Dylan Neumeyer Email us at ThunderTally@gmail.com or Follow us on Instagram @ThunderTally --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbig/support
In this episode, Brian Drolet breaks down the 15 beats that are essential to any screenplay. Known as the Blake Snyder beat sheet from the famous screenwriting book Save The Cat, Brian walks us through the entire process of what goes into the formula for scripts to ensure captivating movie audiences will all enjoy! SOCIAL Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briandrolet Twitter: https://twitter.com/briandrolet Subscribe/Rate/Review to Up On Game Presents on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! WATCH FULL EPISODES ON THE UP ON GAME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNEL JUST SEARCH UP ON GAME NETWORK #screenplaywriting #screenplay #movies #movie #writer #writing #beatsheet #writer #blakesnyder #savethecat #filmmakingSupport the show: https://www.upongame.network/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Breaking Big" with Erin Neumeyer is a podcast about working in the entertainment industry. Meet people who work in all areas of show business to find out how they broke into the industry and found success. Working in this creative field can be a roller coaster - there will be laughter, thrills and tears - but these talented people are enjoying the ride! A HUGE Thanks to WhoHAHA.com for featuring our show in the "Podcasts We Love" Section of their App! While you can listen to our show everywhere podcasts are streamed we would be honored if you would open (or download the app HERE if you don't already have it) and listen there this month! While you're there check out the other lady driven shows - there are lots of great ones! This is the one with Cristina Nava! Cristina Nava began her career as a screenwriter and produces movies with her husband. Their first production company (Migrant Filmsworks) seeks to create stories with universal themes that elevate Latinx in front of and behind the camera. Her award-winning Romantic Comedy, "In Other Words", starring Chris Kattan, Edy Ganem and Bryan McClure, released in February of 2021 on HBOMax. “Divorce Bait”, Her most recent Rom-Com which she co-wrote and produced stars Vannessa Vazquez and Justin Berti has screened in Los Angeles which will be released soon AND… She has also directed the feature film “Free Lunch”, which is in post-production. She's worked as a songwriter, playwright, teacher, actor and a children's musical theatre director. Cristina is a member of the Writers Guild, Women In Media and SAG-AFTRA. SHOW LINKS / MENTIONS Divorce Bait is now streaming on Amazon Prime SHOUT OUT: Monica Palacios https://www.monicapalacios.com/ Save The Cat by Blake Snyder HANDLES IG @iamcristinanava FB https://www.facebook.com/divorcebait and https://www.facebook.com/iamcristinanava TW: @writenow WEB: www.migrantfilmworks.com IMDB:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1860477/ CONTACT INFO Breaking Big with Erin Neumeyer is produced by Bex Francis & Erin Neumeyer, Edited by Dylan Neumeyer Show Music composed and performed by Dylan Neumeyer Email us at ThunderTally@gmail.com or Follow us on Instagram @ThunderTally --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbig/support
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Erica and Sen talk with Spenser Starke about his game, Alice is Missing, and it's jump to the big screen. They discuss how to design cinematic narrative structure into tabletop games, calibration tools, and more! Timestamp Note Link 00:01:05 Alice Is Missing https://www.huntersentertainment.com/alice-is-missing 00:01:17 Kids on Broom https://renegadegamestudios.com/kids-on-brooms/ 00:01:20 Icarus https://renegadegamestudios.com/icarus-a-storytelling-game-about-how-great-civilizations-fall/ 00:02:51 Dread https://dreadthegame.wordpress.com/about-dread-the-game/ 00:02:53 The Quiet Year https://buriedwithoutceremony.com/the-quiet-year 00:06:47 Life Is Strange https://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/319630/ 00:06:49 Oxenfree https://store.steampowered.com/app/388880/Oxenfree/ 00:06:50 Firewatch https://store.steampowered.com/app/383870/Firewatch/ 00:08:25 Vox article https://www.vox.com/culture/21656220/alice-is-missing-rpg-text-message 00:10:19 Hollywood Reporter article https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/alice-is-missing-movie-1235173092/ 00:11:10 Papergirls Cancelled https://deadline.com/2022/09/paper-girls-canceled-prime-video-one-season-shopped-season-2legendary-television-1235113183/ 00:20:14 RPG Safety Toolkit https://t.co/gA6hV6VKqm 00:28:39 Chapman Film School https://www.chapman.edu/dodge/index.aspx 00:30:14 Three Act Structure https://www.arcstudiopro.com/blog/three-act-structure-in-screenwriting 00:35:51 Joseph Campell's Hero's Journey https://www.arcstudiopro.com/blog/the-heros-journey 00:35:59 Dan Harmon's Story Circle https://www.arcstudiopro.com/blog/dan-harmons-story-circle-screenplay 00:36:15 Save The Cat https://savethecat.com/ 00:36:44 Hamlet's Hit Points https://gameplaywright.net/books/hamlets-hit-points/ 00:40:25 L'Arrivée d'un train en gare de La Ciotat https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/did-a-silent-film-about-a-train-really-cause-audiences-to-stampede 00:50:59 Ten Candles https://cavalrygames.com/ten-candles 00:53:09 Battleship https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/battleship 00:53:10 Clue rottentomatoes.com/m/clue 00:54:16 Image Comics https://imagecomics.com/ 00:56:01 Blades in the Dark TV Show Announced https://www.polygon.com/22652023/blades-in-the-dark-tv-show-announced 00:59:24 Game Night https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/game_night_2018 00:59:43 Dune Imperium https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/316554/dune-imperium 01:02:30 Cash Cab https://www.bravotv.com/cash-cab 01:03:30 Powered By The Apocalypse is the best way to get started with tabletop roleplaying games https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-games/22787981/powered-by-the-apocalypse-tabletop-rpg-explainer 01:04:26 Wingspan https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266192/wingspan 01:04:30 Succulent https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/299372/succulent 01:04:33 Stardew Valley https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/332290/stardew-valley-board-game 01:04:59 Scythe https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/169786/scythe 01:05:18 Tales From The Loop https://www.loop-rpg.com/ 01:06:34 Cameron Cuffe https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1949036/ 01:06:50 Rupert Grint https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0342488/
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